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L40 UAM

2004 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,006 mi
Last recorded100,006 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 UAM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 100,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge and slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 80,114 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 76,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,511 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting + cracking/perishing on outer sidewall to tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,290 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,486 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,485 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,022 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 16,789 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,906 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 4,791 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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L40 UAM is a 2004 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L40 UAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L40 UAM?

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What year was L40 UAM registered?

L40 UAM is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is L40 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 UAM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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